Moroccan Charmilla Sauce with Fine Peas Recipe

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: fresh parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Dried cilantro is more accessible and cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

fine peas

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Frozen peas are often cheaper and retain similar flavor.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Chili powder offers a similar heat at a lower cost.

Add 3 cloves of garlic and 1/3 deseeded Surinamese pepper to the blender.

Pour in 3 tablespoons of olive oil.

Add 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon of paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon of cumin to the blender.

Include 1 small can of tomato paste and 400 grams of canned diced tomatoes.

Blend everything until smooth.

In a saucepan, add the blended mixture and let it simmer for 9 minutes.

Season with salt to taste and add a can of fine peas.

Add a splash of water if needed and stir well.

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